What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

About 1931 miles (3114 km) separate Los Angeles and Atlanta.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Atlanta start their journey at UCLA and wind up at Atlanta Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Atlanta's Eclectic Neighborhoods, The Punchline Comedy Club, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena and Alliance Theatre.

Bus Los Angeles to Atlanta from $112 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 20h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 4h	10:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 2h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Atlanta on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 20h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 23h	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Atlanta.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $473	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$229 - $972	Average Duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 283kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

$104Cheapest ticket

78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$179

Average bus trip duration2d 12h

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance1927 miles (3108 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,264 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles Atlanta recent customer reviews

They lost my luggage and the staff is very disrespectful and rude with no customer service

Samuel R.

August 18, 2021

The customer service was horrible no communication way too many delays for hours on time horrible service in all

Symone H.

October 27, 2018

Don't think corporate Greyhound cares about quality service anymore

Bascombe L.

November 3, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/510,578 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Los Angeles Atlanta recent customer reviews

It was ridiculous we had a 12 hour delay and the bus driver was racist. Disgusting

Dylan W.

June 1, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Atlanta?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles, US - Atlanta, GA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/18

$201

09/19

$267

Today

$290

09/21

$165

09/22

$135

09/23

$133

09/24

$118

09/25

$177

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $118

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $118 to $365 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-09-24.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Los Angeles to Atlanta.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Atlanta.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Atlanta that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$179	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 12h	Avg Price$491	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

Bus from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Atlanta, GA by train

Train from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA

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